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Sacrifice Play

Sacrifice Play

Instant

common

A person outside the game chooses an attacking or blocking creature target opponent controls. That player sacrifices that creature.

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Semantic Tags

A keyword ability that can make a creature particularly brutal when it attacks. See rule 702.86, “Annihilator.”

Lets you sacrifice your own creatures or permanents for value. Key enabler for aristocrats strategies.

Format Legality

commandernot legal
oathbreakernot legal
modernnot legal
pioneernot legal
standardnot legal
legacynot legal
vintagenot legal
paupernot legal
historicnot legal
explorernot legal
alchemynot legal

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Printings (1)

SetRarityTCGplayerCard KingdomCardmarket
Unstable#21common···

Related Rules

702.86

Annihilator

702.86a

Annihilator is a triggered ability. “Annihilator N” means “Whenever this creature attacks, defending player sacrifices N permanents.”

702.86b

If a creature has multiple instances of annihilator, each triggers separately.

Rulings

2018-01-19

You can choose any player not currently in your game. This includes people who used to be in your game but left it.

2018-01-19

If there’s no one around to make a decision, you can call or text someone if you need to. If there’s a physical action required, such as high-fiving, you’ll need someone there.

2018-01-19

It doesn’t have to be someone who plays Magic. This may be fun.